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‘Right to natural gas’ proposal in Colorado qualifies for ballot
Marissa Ventrelli | marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
A ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to natural gas has qualified for the November ballot, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirme…
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Colorado to implement new laws on jail standards, safe haven rules, and agricultural labeling
Marissa Ventrelli | marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
National
Rubio crushes Vance in Western Conservative Summit 2028 straw poll
Kiara Moore | kiara.moore@washingtonexaminer.com
Local News
Colorado Springs mother Deborah Nicholls’ murder conviction overturned, case vacated
Nick Smith | nick-smith@coloradopolitics.com
2026 Elections
Republican Victor Marx taps George Markert as his lieutenant governor pick in Colorado’s gubernatorial race
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Courts
Labels, duration not definitive proof of ‘intimate relationship,’ Colorado court rules in domestic violence case
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Colorado Springs mother Deborah Nicholls’ murder conviction overturned, case vacated
Nick Smith | nick-smith@coloradopolitics.com
Colorado AG urges Supreme Court to let Boulder climate lawsuit proceed
Marissa Ventrelli | marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
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Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 3-9
Rachael Wright, Special to Colorado Politics | 08/01/2026
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county…
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Were the primaries a preview for consequential general election? | Paula Noonan
Paula Noonan | paula-noonan@coloradopolitics.com
Colorado’s political future will go the way of this election. Historically, the state has not had both chambers controlled by a supermajority. This elect…
